The authors have documented the various anomalies as well as the differences of the anatomy in this area in the Indian population as compared to the Western literature.
Knowledge of the pedicle diameter and chord length is essential for choosing the appropriate pedicle screw, whereas the pedicle angle and the entry point are important for accurate screw placement.
HighlightsTotal surgical excision is the only modality which guarantees a cure.Surgical excision is challenging due to troublesome intraoperative bleeding.Novel technique of temporary proximal feeding artery control and clipping prior to nidus excision.Results in decreased intra operative blood loss and operative time.Good outcome.
Authors report a case of right orbital intraconal abducens nerve schwannoma in a 32-year lady, who presented with a sense of tightness and discomfort in right eye on looking extreme right side since 4 months. The tumor was totally excised with functional preservation of the nerve by superior orbitotomy. The clinical, radiological features and the management are discussed.
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